Ohio Home Care Groups Form Advocacy Alliance
A coalition of small home care businesses has formed the Ohio Home Care Advocacy Alliance to press state lawmakers on its priorities.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
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Several small businesses have formed the Ohio Home Care Advocacy Alliance, which lobbies the Ohio General Assembly and state administration on behalf of home care providers. The alliance says it advocates for 140,000 patients, 153,000 home health aides and 835 known home health providers in Ohio.
Why it matters
The alliance was formed to give a voice to a growing community of providers that serve Ohioans, and it has already submitted amendments to legislation that helped identify and prevent fraud. Its planned agenda could shape how state policy addresses administrative issues in home care.
The alliance cites 835 known home health providers in Ohio, alongside 153,000 home health aides and 140,000 patients it says it advocates for. The source does not give a comparison against prior years or a full count of member businesses.
The players
Ohio Home Care Advocacy Alliance
A newly formed advocacy group representing small home care businesses that lobbies the Ohio General Assembly and state administration on policy and budget matters.
Amy Acton
Governor-Elect of Ohio, a Democrat who is set to take office and with whom the alliance intends to work on home care policy.
The details
Formed by a group of small businesses, the alliance meets with legislators in Ohio and submits amendments to legislation to advocate for its priorities. It has been meeting with lawmakers in recent months and intends to work with the incoming 137th General Assembly and Governor-Elect Amy Acton.
Timeline
In recent months: the alliance met with legislators.
January 2027: the alliance plans to introduce its legislative and budget agenda.
Roadmap
The alliance's push comes as Ohio's home care sector grows and state lawmakers weigh administrative oversight of providers. Its agenda for the 137th General Assembly positions small providers to shape the next round of budget and fraud-prevention policy.
Home health aides and patients in Ohio may see the alliance's legislative agenda shape rules on staffing, reimbursement and fraud oversight. Providers and workers will have a formal advocacy channel as state budget decisions are made.
The takeaway
Small home care businesses are organizing to shape Ohio policy before the next budget cycle, making their agenda worth watching for anyone in the sector.
What happens next
The alliance plans to introduce its legislative and budget agenda in January 2027, when the incoming 137th General Assembly convenes.
Further reading
Explore more Nursing Jobs coverage tied to the home care workforce in Ohio.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dayton Daily News.
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